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Biden student loan forgiveness likely won't have a big impact on the economy and reaction to that plan | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles

Published August 25, 2022 at 7:03 AM CDT

Biden student loan forgiveness likely won't have a big impact on the economy
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Republican U.S. Senate nominee Kathy Salvi says she's concerned with the direction of our country and the lack of support for farmers
Governor Pritzker giving more money to Democrats for this fall's election
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Michelle Eccles

Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.

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